Senior, Software Engineer

Walmart • Sunnyvale, CA

4d • $117,000 - $234,000

About The Position

Role summary: The Senior Software Engineer will lead the delivery of scoped features and software components by collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions aligned with platform and business objectives. The position requires expertise in multiple programming languages, continuous integration, and AI/ML integration to enhance product capabilities. The engineer will also provide technical leadership, mentor peers, and engage stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable solutions, ensuring alignment with company standards and driving continuous improvement throughout the software development lifecycle. About the team: The team focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining reliable backend systems that support Walmart’s e-commerce platform. Collaborating across functions, members deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions aligned with business objectives. They emphasize continuous improvement by integrating advanced technologies and adhering to best practices in development, testing, and deployment. The team fosters technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and proactive problem-solving to ensure seamless system integration and optimal performance. This environment encourages innovation and the delivery of impactful features that enhance both customer and business experiences.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in object-oriented programming and documentation-based coding practices.
• Strong experience delivering scoped features or model components within collaborative engineering teams.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages including JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Rust, Dart, and C++.
• Demonstrated ability to drive full software development lifecycle with CI/CD, automated testing, and monitoring.
• Skilled in code review, debugging, and defect management to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Experience integrating AI/ML components and leveraging generative AI tools to enhance development.
• Ability to design scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills to engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous learning, mentorship, and promoting engineering excellence.
• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
• Option 2: 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 1 year's experience in software engineering or related area.
• We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.
• The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Own scoped feature and model delivery through collaboration with engineering teams, managing implementation, iteration, testing, and support.
• Write clean, efficient, and reliable code across multiple languages, driving full software development lifecycle including CI/CD and automated testing.
• Integrate AI and ML components to enhance software intelligence and leverage generative AI tools to improve development velocity.
• Participate in solution design, conduct code reviews, and ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable software aligned with platform objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements and define success metrics.
• Monitor application performance, support defect management, and promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

• At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level